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In Recovering the Ecumenical Bonhoeffer, Javier Garcia explores the possibilities for Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theology to revitalize interest in the ecumenical movement and Christian unity today. Although many commentators have lamented the waning interest in the ecumenical movement since the 1960s, the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017, coupled with recent in-roads such as the ecumenical efforts of Pope Francis, have opened new possibilities for the ecumenical project. In this context, Garcia presents Bonhoeffer as a helpful model for contemporary ecumenical dialogue. He finds important points of convergence between Bonhoeffer and Calvin, thereby establishing potential areas of rapprochement between the Lutheran and Reformed traditions. Beyond examining the state of ecumenism and unfolding the ecumenical promise of Bonhoeffer’s thought, Garcia assesses the future of ecumenical engagement in a secular age. Altogether, he proposes a recovery of the ecumenical Bonhoeffer for envisioning new possibilities for church unity in our day.
Published | Oct 14 2019 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 250 |
ISBN | 9781978700062 |
Imprint | Fortress Academic |
Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
This book can be of significant help for pastors, theologians, and lay people who are interested in fundamental, historical, theological examples of greater openness and encounter. Highly recommend.
Lutheran Quarterly
Bonhoeffer’s commitment to the ecumenical church, both in his life and thinking, is now drawing renewed interest from theologians around the world. Here is much-needed and impressive scholarship, a major resource for that interest and for all who long for the one Christ to take visible shape in his community.
Keith W. Clements
This is a timely and important contribution to our understanding of Bonhoeffer's commitment and challenge to the ecumenical movement in its formative years. By focusing on the way in which Bonhoeffer as a Lutheran positively engaged the Reformed tradition, it provides an ecumenical case study that is both original and persuasive. I highly comment it both for its substance and its style.
John W. de Gruchy, Stellenbosch University
In recent years, the International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section has encouraged scholars to continue to examine the historical context and textual interpretations of Bonhoeffer’s work and to engage in constructive readings of his work to address contemporary concerns. This book, rigorously and insightfully, accomplishes both tasks.
Lori Brandt Hale, Vice President, International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section
There are worse summaries of the task of ecumenism than 'roots down, walls down'. In Javier Garcia's much-needed book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theology for a Church deeply rooted in one ecclesial tradition, but hospitably open to others, is explored with acute analysis and sound judgment. It is a book that deserves to be read not only by those interested in Bonhoeffer but by any theologian keen to think clearly about how to overcome disunity between Christians.
Stephen J. Plant, University of Cambridge
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